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Spring clocks forward and change smoke alarms | Daylight Saving Time

Spring your clocks ahead an hour when you wake up.

March 13, 2016 1:37 pm

Spring your clocks ahead an hour when you wake up.

Sunday, March 13, is the beginning of daylight saving time. When you wake up be sure to check your clocks and smoke alarms.

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